When temperatures start to drop, many homeowners start having to deal with unwanted holiday guests: rodents and other pest infestations. During the fall and winter months, many pests infiltrate residential and commercial properties to find shelter from undesirable weather conditions; however, that does not mean that your home should be where they take up residence.
Here are some ways to rodent-proof your home for the fall and winter seasons.
Rodent Proofing Tips for Colder Months
Seal Cracks and Crevices
In order for rodents to get into your home, they must first find or make an entrance. Therefore, it is vital to conduct regular inspections of your property to check for small cracks, gaps, and crevices that pests could potentially use to infiltrate and infest your home. While it is good practice to inspect your home’s exterior at all times of the year, it is especially necessary during the fall and winter months. If you find any chewed openings, be sure to seal them with wire mesh and caulk.
Keep Your Kitchen Extra Clean
Holiday season feasts attract more than just friends and family members to your kitchen. In addition to seeking safe shelter, invasive rodents tend to take up residence in properties where they have easy access to food. To prevent unexpected rodent guests at your dinner party, sweep up and keep countertops and floors clean of crumbs and spills before, during, and after all meals.
Don’t Leave Pet Food Out
Restricting pests from accessing food isn’t exclusive to your kitchen as most rodents will sniff out and devour whatever food they come across, whether it’s for humans or your pets. If you usually leave your pet’s food out all day, it can be a good idea to change that behavior during the fall and winter months. Instead, keep pet food stored in tight containers when it is not being used and clean your pet’s bowls regularly to prevent the spread of contamination.
Contact Your Local Pest Removal Specialists
If you are proactive about rodent proofing your home and still end up with a rodent problem, it is important to contact your local pest removal specialists right away to prevent an infestation from spreading. For fast and affordable rodent removal services, contact the professionals at Animal Wildlife Trappers.
Rely on Our Experienced Pest Removal Experts
The rodent removal team at Animal Wildlife Trappers is dedicated to providing home and business owners with safe and effective pest removal services. Our experts won’t just remove existing pests; we will also implement permanent rodent proofing measures to keep your home safe from any future pest infestations. To schedule an appointment and receive a free estimate for our humane and efficient pest removal services, call Animal Wildlife Trappers today at 352-267-0546.